connective tissues

What type of tissue is responsible for connecting and supporting different tissues in the body?

• Muscle
• Nervous
• Epithelial
• Connective

What is the most abundant type of cell found in connective tissue?

• Fibroblasts
• Mast cells
• Neutrophils
• Macrophages

What is the main function of the matrix in connective tissue?

• Protection
• Support
• Transportation
• Regulation

What is the main component of the matrix in elastic connective tissue?

• Collagen fibers
• Elastin fibers
• Fibroblasts
• Mast cells

What is the function of the reticular fibers in connective tissue?

• Support and protection
• Transportation
• Communication
• Regulation

What is the function of the adipose tissue?

• Protection
• Support
• Energy storage
• Regulation

What is the function of the blood?

• Protection
• Support
• Transportation
• Regulation

What is the function of the lymph?

• Protection
• Support
• Transportation
• Regulation

Which type of connective tissue has a high amount of extracellular matrix and few cells?

• Loose connective tissue
• Dense connective tissue
• Elastic connective tissue
• Reticular connective tissue

Which type of connective tissue is found in the walls of large arteries?

• Loose connective tissue
• Dense connective tissue
• Elastic connective tissue
• Reticular connective tissue